woman recieves medal

03-09-2008, 10:27 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080309/...an_silver_star

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CAMP SALERNO, Afghanistan - A 19-year-old medic from Texas will become the first woman in Afghanistan and only the second female soldier since World War II to receive the Silver Star, the nation's third-highest medal for valor.

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Army Spc. Monica Lin Brown saved the lives of fellow soldiers after a roadside bomb tore through a convoy of Humvees in the eastern Paktia province in April 2007, the military said.

03-09-2008, 10:30 AM

wow, can't believe she's only the second to win that.

yorkiemalt · 03-09-2008, 10:52 AM

wow....what an honor! I got goose bumps reading the story!

03-09-2008, 11:01 AM

I'm thinking what a amazing woman!

Chandra Amaya · 03-09-2008, 11:05 AM

What an amazing story. i can't imagine what it must be like. i have heard gunfire before, but this has to be so scary. I wonder if we could find a way to send a "congrats on behalf of 4WT." type message and everyone sign it? I think it would be wonderful to let her know she empowers other women.

03-09-2008, 11:05 AM	#5
Chandra Amaya 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 1,646	What an amazing story. i can't imagine what it must be like. i have heard gunfire before, but this has to be so scary. I wonder if we could find a way to send a "congrats on behalf of 4WT." type message and everyone sign it? I think it would be wonderful to let her know she empowers other women. __________________ Traci

03-09-2008, 10:30 AM	#2
silkypup Guest Posts: n/a	wow, can't believe she's only the second to win that.

03-09-2008, 10:52 AM	#3
yorkiemalt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 193	wow....what an honor! I got goose bumps reading the story!

03-09-2008, 11:01 AM	#4
CoyoteQueen Guest Posts: n/a	I'm thinking what a amazing woman!

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